Supervisory Highway Safety Specialist (CDL Program Manager) - SME

Full Job Description

This position is in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), Office of Safety Programs within the Midwestern Service Center area locations.

As a Supervisory Highway Safety Specialist, you will perform duties related to the development and administration of the commercial driver's license program, specifically the management and oversight of the Commercial Driver's License (CDL) grants, within the CDL Division of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).

To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet the specialized experience qualifications for the grade.

To qualify for the Grade 14, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-13, it must include: Experience with motor carrier programs with emphasis on motor carrier enforcement and applicable regulations.

Experience in evaluating State compliance with CDL regulations, driver qualification programs, and CMV transportation safety programs, including interpretation of complex data, policy, legislation, regulations, procedures, requirements, technological advancements, and/or strategies.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Leadership - Influences, motivates, and challenges others; adapts leadership styles to a variety of situations.

Partnering - Develops networks and builds alliances; collaborates across boundaries to build strategic relationships and achieve common goals.

Grants Management Laws, Regulations, and Guidelines - Knowledge of principles, laws, regulations, policies, practices, and guidelines (for example, Executive Orders, Code of Federal Regulations, OMB circulars) of grant or agreement programs, including their order of precedence.

Strategic Thinking (*) - Formulates effective strategies consistent with the business and competitive strategy of the organization in a global economy.

Examines policy issues and strategic planning with a long-term perspective. Determines objectives and sets priorities; anticipates potential threats or opportunities.

For all types of consideration, experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

For additional information about applying to Federal positions, please click on the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-policies/#url=e4 All applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Major Duties:

As a Supervisory Highway Safety Specialist (CDL Program Manager), you will: Provide leadership and supervision to Midwestern Service Center level CDL specialists in the development and delivery of multifaceted transportation safety programs through geographically dispersed technical program management staff and represents the FMCSA in dealing with Federal, State, and local government officials and industry representatives on driver safety and CDL program matters.

Coordinate the development and implementation of a broad transportation safety program within the geographical assigned area focused on commercial driver qualifications, licensing issues in State and Federal criminal justice systems, and State licensing operations.

Establish a collaborative program management relationship between Headquarters, the Service Center, and Division Offices to ensure day-to-day operations and programs are implemented consistently, program and controversial issues are effectively resolved with management and staff to ensure FMCSA's safety objectives are accomplished.

Provide program guidance, recommendations, and direction to technical and program staff on regulatory, policy, and procedural matters.

Lead Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) driver safety program planning and evaluation efforts; and provides guidance and direction in the completion of program reviews evaluating State effectiveness and compliance with CDL program regulations, policies, and procedures.

The ideal candidate is a professional with knowledge of the commercial driver regulations, and skilled in the overall management of grant programs, with emphasis on managing grants to States, local governments, and non-profit organizations, and the continuous review and monitoring of internal controls and grantee performance to ensure effective program delivery, compliance with applicable regulations and policies, and elimination of fraud, waste, and abuse.